Secrets to Paying for College 2 - Send Your Child to a College That Offers Cooperative Education

About 900 colleges and universities across the country offer programs where students can alternate between full-time study, and a full-time job.
This differs from work/study in that work/study jobs tend to be part-time jobs where students work at for a couple of hours a day until they’ve earned the amount of the award.

On the other hand, cooperative education offers periods of full-time employment in jobs that the student is interested in pursuing after they graduate.
The student usually makes enough money to pay for a good portion of tuition, and they have a much better chance of landing a good job after they graduate.

Little-Known Secrets To Paying

Have Your Child Start Out At A State School And Then Transfer To A Private College
If your child gets accepted to both private universities and state schools, and he/she prefers to go to one of the private schools, the first thing you need to look at is how much is it really going to cost you to send him/her to that school.

If the private university offers you an excellent package which makes it approximately the same cost as sending your child to a state university- the answer seems pretty simple - send your child to their top choice.

If, the private university offers you a less-than-competitive package, and sending your child there will put you deep into debt, my recommendation is to think about sending him/her to a state school for two years, and then have them transfer over to a private university. (If academically gifted: State University Honors Program.)
You will probably end up saving yourself about $30,000, and your child will end up with a diploma from a private university to boot.

However, I must caution you: If your son/daughter doesn’t plan to get top grades (A- or above) at the state school, they’re going to have a tough time transferring over to a top private university.

Top Careers to Pursue during the Recession - Part 3

18. Consulting: Recessions are crunch times for companies as well, and they're likely to bring in consultants for advice on efficiency and squeezing the most out of their resources.

19. Bankruptcy Law: It's sad, but true: As companies and individuals go bankrupt, they'll need a lawyer to help them work through it all.

20. Government Contracting: Despite money troubles, roads must be maintained and schools must be built. Contract your work out for government functions for job security.

21. Food: People need food to survive, and it's not likely that anyone is going to just stop eating — no matter how bad the economy gets.

22. Beauty, Health and Erotic Services: Regardless of a recession, people who enjoy being pampered will seldom give up the simple pleasures in life.

23. Debt Collection: As budgets get squeezed, people will fall behind on payments, and companies will look to debt collectors to recoup their costs.

24. Ultraluxury Items: If you're in a business that caters to the ultrarich, you can expect to be safe, as this type of consumer is likely to have measures in place to weather the recession.

25. Multifaceted Careers: If you don't put all of your eggs in one basket, you should be able to ride out a recession by relying on secondary income. So if you juggle a career that involves a regular job, plus other sources like online income, freelancing and investing, numerous failures have to happen before you're really in trouble.

While recessions hit some sectors hard, others will experience growth. Whether you're hunting for a job or looking for a career change now is a good time to evaluate your options and consider a recession-proof career.

Israeli Entrepreneur Plans a Free Global University That Will Be Online Only

An Israeli entrepreneur with decades of experience in international education plans to start the first global, tuition-free Internet university, a nonprofit venture he has named the University of the People.

University of the People Web Site
“The idea is to take social networking and apply it to academia,” said the entrepreneur, Shai Reshef, founder of several Internet-based educational businesses.

“The open-source courseware is there, from universities that have put their courses online, available to the public, free,” Mr. Reshef said. “We know that online peer-to-peer teaching works. Putting it all together, we can make a free university for students all over the world, anyone who speaks English and has an Internet connection.”


While this idea is not new - it is one that has been gaining interest over the past few years. The problem is not so much the process but issues arise in the area of accreditation and academic standards that much be upheld for an academic insitution to be legit.

To often many start academic environments and soon after find out that they are not meeting the standard to provide a quality educaiton to its student population. It is for that reason that the DOE and Accreditation agencies are established.

At present it is possible for anyone to earn a legit Free college education, they just have to decide what program they have interest in and focus on the activities ot get in.





http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/26/education/26university.html?_r=1

Colored Expectations

(CNN) -- Just days before he was sworn in, President Obama was giving his daughters a tour of the Lincoln Memorial when one of them pointed to a copy of Abraham Lincoln's second inaugural address carved into the wall.
Obama's 7-year-old daughter, Sasha, told her father that Lincoln's speech was really long. Would he have to give a speech as long? Obama's answer was completed by his older daughter, 10-year-old Malia.
"I said, 'Actually, that one is pretty short. Mine may even be a little longer,' " Obama told CNN recently. "At which point, Malia turns to me and says, 'First African-American president, better be good.' "
The story is light-hearted, but it touches on a delicate question: Will people hold Obama to a different standard because he is the first African-American president?

This article posted on the CNN website is one that is quite interesting in that is asks a question that many already know the answer too.

It is a shame that people are still going to judge a man by his color but unfortunatley many still do. Many are looking for this man to fail and the first thing that they may say is "He failed becasue he was....".

They wont say he failed becasue he was a Lawyer or because he was from Hawaii or becuase he came from Chicago or because he was a Harvard Grad. They will blame his failure on his color.

The time has come for us let go of judgement and become a part of the solution. We need to focus on education and educating others to be the best they can be. We need to focus on empowering others through education and focus on raising the standard of education in this country. And we can only raise the standard when we sow into the system.

A college education can be obtained, for free to anyone in this country who has interest in gaining access. All they need to do is access the available resources. and the resources are available. The time has come for us to stop complaining and questioning and get with the program. The time has come for us to focus our youth on progressing to be the best they can be and becoming the best they can through gaining the best college experience available. And the resources are available if you seek.

Top Careers to Pursue during the Recession - Part 2

There are additional careers that can be financially lucrative during a recession. Some of these occupations require formal education and many require some level of training or skill. The bottom line is you have to decide where you want to be and how much you want to earn. Even in times of lean economic it is possible for you to thrive.

9. Federal Government: Most federal-government jobs end only when workers retire. Additionally, government services tend to step up in times of recession, so your chances of getting and keeping a government job are good.

10. Pharmaceuticals: As long as doctors prescribe them, people are still going to take drugs. So whether you're behind the pharmacy counter or in the lab, you can rest easy.

11. Sales: As a general rule, anyone who is a source of income for a company will be safe, so salespeople — especially in recession-proof industries — have little to worry about.

12. Military: The military is always hiring, especially during wartime. Also, consider that most of your living expenses are covered, so cost-of-living expenses are not really a concern.

13. Gaming industry/Gambling: When times get tough, people seek an outlet. One of those outlets is gambling, especially because it offers a chance to turn financial troubles around.

14. Alcohol: Alcohol is another outlet for troubled times, so distributors and manufacturers in this industry will continue to thrive.

15. Politics: Even in a recession, public officials are still around earning tidy sums, which are often tied to the cost of living.

16. Skilled Services: Hair will always grow, and drains will always clog, so you can expect steady work in skilled services like plumbing and hairstyling.

17. Debt Management: Recessions mean crunch time for debtors, and they're sure to need some guidance.

Top Careers to Pursue during the Recession - Part 1

While some profession/jobs are getting downsized due to the recession, there are some occupations that are recession proof. These are jobs that will never be downsized as that will always be in need. If you are seeking a career of seeking to make a productive and stable career change you may choose to look into one of these areas to retain job security. These are just a few of the careers and industries that can be expected to thrive in a down economy.

1. Health Care: People will always get sick — sometimes even more so when they don't have the insurance or money to take preventative measures or eat healthy food.

2. Energy: No one is going to stop using energy. In fact, this industry may grow, as companies look for more efficient ways to deliver using less energy.

3. Education: No matter how serious the economy is, there will always be jobs for teachers. Kids will still go to school, and many adults may decide to continue their education.

4. Utilities: Just like the energy sector, people are not going to stop lighting their homes. Utility administration, maintenance and other related jobs will remain intact.

5. International Business: Even when the economy is doing poorly in the U.S., other countries may be doing well. So if you are involved in international business, you can expect your career to stay safe.

6. Public Safety: Police layoffs are very rare, especially at a time where public safety is threatened by desperate criminals. A career in public safety is almost guaranteed to be secure.

7. Funerals: Just like people won't stop getting sick, they'll continue to die, so as morbid as it is, morticians will always have customers.

8. Accounting: Death and taxes are a sure thing. In a recession, people and companies are likely to get desperate for more deductions and a need some who understands the process to look at their books.

Interesting Perspective

Isn't it interesting that the moment one begins a new day at work...another decides to engage in self promotion through discussing their hope for failure. Self promotion is most often the focal point of negative communication. And as many look for a way to make ends meet, those with a high income status are more concerned with the "how can I get a piece of the spotlight" than with implementing methods to enhance a country. The same is true in academic circles. Many of those who sit high in the tower are out of touch with those who keep the tower functioning.

Academic Mis-understanding - If only they knew

Having worked in various areas and at various level of education it is interesting to note that education is one of the primary areas in life that we need the most and understand the least. By this I mean we spend a lot to time seeking knowledge and education and look for ways to increase out knowledge base but at the end of the day few truly understand how education or the education process works. Few understand the difference between accredited schools and non and few understand how to evaluate a school, how to get funding to attend school and how to negotiate college tuition.

There should be a class on how to gain a free college education because the process is possible and courses should be given to parents on school selection and evaluation and tuition negotiation.

If this information was know by many college attendees, many would have not problem attending or finding the required funds to successfully complete their academic sojourn.

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